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Centre Silent On Border Force BSF Allowing "Infiltrators": Abhishek Banerjee
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday criticised the BJP-led central government for allegedly remaining silent on atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, questioning the Centre's "inadequate" diplomatic response to the crisis.
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Opinion: Why Crowning Bangladesh 'Country Of The Year' Is Dishonest Narrative Building
In the article lauding the regime change in Bangladesh, The Economist welcomes the overthrow of an autocrat. This convenient narrative disregards the fact that Bangladesh has had long spells of military rule.
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"Protect Rights Of All Faiths": America's Tough Talk To Bangladesh Amid Attacks On Hindus
Amid growing violence against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, the United Nations has asked Dhaka to ensure the protection of the human rights of all Bangladeshi citizens, irrespective of religion.
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US NSA Talks With Bangladesh's Interim PM Amid Rising Minority Violence
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday spoke with Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and both leaders expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all.
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Priyanka Gandhi Doubles Down With 'Bangladesh' Bag, After 'Palestine' Row
A day after her handbag featuring the word "Palestine" sparked a heated controversy in Parliament, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared to double down, arriving with a new bag carrying a slogan on the plight of minorities in Bangladesh.
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4 Arrested For Damaging Hindu Temple, Houses In Bangladesh
There have been a spate of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, as well as attacks on temples in Bangladesh in the last few weeks.
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"In Its Own Interest": S Jaishankar Says Bangladesh Must Protect Minorities
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the ruling dispensation of Bangladesh is expected to ensure the safety of minorities.
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Biden Watching Situation In Bangladesh Very Closely: White House
President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and the US will hold the Bangladeshi interim government accountable for ensuring the protection of religious and ethnic minorities in the country, the White House has said.
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"Protect Minorities In Violence-Hit Bangladesh": Mamata Banerjee To Centre
The Centre must give protection to minorities in violence-hit Bangladesh, and bring back "those willing to return", urged Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday.
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Bangladesh Confirms 88 Cases Of Violence Against Minorities
Bangladesh on Tuesday acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following the ouster of then-premier Sheikh Hasina in August.
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"Attacks On Religious Places Regrettable": India's Plainspeak With Dhaka
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said today that he conveyed New Delhi's concerns to Dhaka over the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
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Muslim Clerics Meet Delhi Lt Governor Over Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh
A delegation of clerics and residents of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah area met with Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday and demanded a special drive to identify and repatriate illegal Bangladeshi people staying in the city.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Visit Bangladesh On Dec 9 Amid Strain In Ties
India has announced that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Bangladesh on Monday, a visit that comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in the neighbouring country.
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After Attacks On Hindus, Bangladesh's Minority Rights Group Says This
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority advocacy group in the country, has condemned the recent attacks on Hindus in the eastern Sunamganj district.
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Opinion | Bangladesh Is Sitting On A Powder Keg
According to a report by the Bangladesh branch of the Berlin-based human rights group Transparency International, minorities have been targeted in more than 2,000 incidents of violence since Hasina was forced to flee the country.
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Centre Silent On Border Force BSF Allowing "Infiltrators": Abhishek Banerjee
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday criticised the BJP-led central government for allegedly remaining silent on atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, questioning the Centre's "inadequate" diplomatic response to the crisis.
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Opinion: Why Crowning Bangladesh 'Country Of The Year' Is Dishonest Narrative Building
In the article lauding the regime change in Bangladesh, The Economist welcomes the overthrow of an autocrat. This convenient narrative disregards the fact that Bangladesh has had long spells of military rule.
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"Protect Rights Of All Faiths": America's Tough Talk To Bangladesh Amid Attacks On Hindus
Amid growing violence against minority Hindus in Bangladesh, the United Nations has asked Dhaka to ensure the protection of the human rights of all Bangladeshi citizens, irrespective of religion.
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US NSA Talks With Bangladesh's Interim PM Amid Rising Minority Violence
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday spoke with Bangladesh interim government's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and both leaders expressed their commitment to respecting and protecting the human rights of all.
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Priyanka Gandhi Doubles Down With 'Bangladesh' Bag, After 'Palestine' Row
A day after her handbag featuring the word "Palestine" sparked a heated controversy in Parliament, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra appeared to double down, arriving with a new bag carrying a slogan on the plight of minorities in Bangladesh.
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4 Arrested For Damaging Hindu Temple, Houses In Bangladesh
There have been a spate of incidents of violence against Hindus and other minorities, as well as attacks on temples in Bangladesh in the last few weeks.
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"In Its Own Interest": S Jaishankar Says Bangladesh Must Protect Minorities
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the ruling dispensation of Bangladesh is expected to ensure the safety of minorities.
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Biden Watching Situation In Bangladesh Very Closely: White House
President Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh and the US will hold the Bangladeshi interim government accountable for ensuring the protection of religious and ethnic minorities in the country, the White House has said.
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"Protect Minorities In Violence-Hit Bangladesh": Mamata Banerjee To Centre
The Centre must give protection to minorities in violence-hit Bangladesh, and bring back "those willing to return", urged Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday.
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Bangladesh Confirms 88 Cases Of Violence Against Minorities
Bangladesh on Tuesday acknowledged 88 incidents of communal violence against minorities, primarily Hindus, following the ouster of then-premier Sheikh Hasina in August.
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"Attacks On Religious Places Regrettable": India's Plainspeak With Dhaka
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said today that he conveyed New Delhi's concerns to Dhaka over the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
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Muslim Clerics Meet Delhi Lt Governor Over Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh
A delegation of clerics and residents of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah area met with Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday and demanded a special drive to identify and repatriate illegal Bangladeshi people staying in the city.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri To Visit Bangladesh On Dec 9 Amid Strain In Ties
India has announced that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will travel to Bangladesh on Monday, a visit that comes amid increasing strain in ties between New Delhi and Dhaka over attacks on minorities, including Hindus, in the neighbouring country.
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After Attacks On Hindus, Bangladesh's Minority Rights Group Says This
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, the largest minority advocacy group in the country, has condemned the recent attacks on Hindus in the eastern Sunamganj district.
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Opinion | Bangladesh Is Sitting On A Powder Keg
According to a report by the Bangladesh branch of the Berlin-based human rights group Transparency International, minorities have been targeted in more than 2,000 incidents of violence since Hasina was forced to flee the country.
